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Carmakers bet on green future
Dec 31, 2012
Makers of hybrid and electric cars are increasing their offerings in 2013 despite a somewhat disappointing roll-out of vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt.
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Unilever to dump microbeads from soap
Dec 28, 2012
Unilever says it will stop adding tiny plastic beads that act as exfoliants to its soap products by 2015.
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Drought lowers Mississippi, holding up barge traffic
Dec 28, 2012
One stretch of the river is closed during the day so Army Corps of Engineers can blast away rock just below the low water.
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Head of EPA made progress, despite lack of support
Dec 27, 2012
Administrator Lisa Jackson pushed through rules limiting emissions despite opposition from energy industry and little backup from the Obama administration.
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EPA head Lisa Jackson to step down
Dec 27, 2012
The Obama Administration announced this morning the head of the Environmental Protection Agency -- Lisa Jackson -- is stepping down.
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Wind power races to meet a year-end cut-off
Dec 26, 2012
A tax credit expires at the end of December. To earn it, wind farm operators have to have their turbines up, running and plugged in.
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Climate change, fracking to take center stage in 2013
Dec 25, 2012
Marketplace sustainability reporter Scott Tong shares his predictions on what's next for the United States when it comes to energy, fracking and climate change.
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Barge lines on the Mississippi expect a waiting game
Dec 19, 2012
Continued drought along the Mississippi River is creating problems for barge lines and the goods they ship.
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Coal could soon be the world's top energy source
Dec 19, 2012
The International Energy Agency says coal will overtake oil and become the number one fuel within a decade unless government policies change.
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Four steps toward a climate-friendly diet
Dec 17, 2012
We won’t stop climate change through individual action alone, but together, we can make a real difference. Here are some steps to climate-friendly habits.
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